MANURES FOR FRUIT TREES 189 



Greengage Trees are strong growers. These 

 trees are benefited by using the following 

 manure : — 



Kainit 5 parts by weight. 



Superphosphate of lime 2 ,, ,, 



Ma^esium sulphate . 1 part by „ 



Iron sulphate . . ^ ,, „ 



From 3 to 7 lbs. of the mixture should be applied 

 to each tree, according to its size, after pruning, 

 and an additional 2 lbs. during growth. When 

 properly treated these plums bear well, sell well, 

 and are reliable varieties. 



Ichthemic Guano is also a valuable manure for 

 the growth of plum trees — especially for the 

 amateur who may be ignorant of the manner in 

 which plants, soils and manures play their part in 

 the evolution of plant-life. 



Juglans or Walnut Trees do not require 

 pruning. Liquid manure should be applied to 

 established trees from June to October, or the soil 

 should be treated with 1 lb. of superphosphate of 

 lime, 1 lb. of kainit, and ^ lb. of iron sulphate 

 to the square rod in June. 



Lemon Trees should be treated with liquid 

 manure once a week from May to October; and 

 the best liquid manure for the purpose contains : 



